More than 100 venomous snakes found in Sydney yard

Australian reptile handlers say they have been stunned to rescue 102 venomous snakes from a backyard mulch pile in Sydney, reports BBC.

Cory Kerewaro said his business was initially called to rescue "a bunch" of the reptiles after one was reported to have bitten a dog at the property.

When his colleague arrived, he discovered 40 red-bellied black snakes - four of which gave birth to more live young once he had placed them in a removal bag. Red-bellied black snakes are one of the most common venomous species in Australia but have not caused any human deaths on record.